Punk titans Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter have announced headline shows for summer 2026, marking 50 years of punk.
The original members of the Pistols Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock, will be joined by frontman Frank Carter for headline shows at The Piece Hall, Halifax (Saturday July 11); Castlefield Bowl, Manchester (Sunday July 12); Cardiff Castle (Saturday August 1) and Scarborough Open Air Theatre (Sunday August 2).
The new Pistols once more emerged in 2025 as a force of chaos and celebration – and 2026 will see them celebrate 50 years since the band’s infamous show at Manchester’s The Lesser Free Trade Hall – a gig hailed by NME as “the most important concert of all time”, inspiring an audience packed with people who would become the next generation of artists.
From Australia to Japan, through European festivals and a legendary show at the Royal Albert Hall – where Carter conjured a giant circle pit – they have torn venues apart throughout 2025. A return to London’s 100 Club before an audience that included Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and Bobby Gillespie, sealed the revival.
For Steve Jones, the mission is simple: “If it ain’t fun, I ain’t doing it. I’m too old for bullshit.”
Formerly of Gallows and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Carter joined the line up in 2024, to help save London’s iconic Bush Hall and soon received rave reviews for his energy and new life brought to Sex Pistols’ music.
Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter UK Tour Dates
July 2026
Sat 11 – Halifax, The Piece Hall with The Undertones and Panic Shack
Sun 12 – Manchester, Castlefield Bowl with Dr John Cooper Clarke
August 2026
Sat 01 – Cardiff Castle with The Stranglers, The Undertones and Panic Shack
Sun 02 – Scarborough Open Air Theatre with The Stranglers and The Undertones
